| Description |
Account dictated by Rollins to his daughter, Mary A. Osborn, focusing on his memories of Joseph Smith, beginning with his first meeting with Smith in Kirtland, Ohio in February 1831 and his December 1830 dream in which he saw Joseph and Hyrum Smith. Narrative also includes information about Rollins's 1831 journey to Independence, Missouri; his June 1832 LDS baptism; the 1834 arrival of Zion's Camp in Missouri; the 1838 difficulties in Caldwell County, Missouri; his association with Joseph Smith in Nauvoo, Illinois and encounters with Indians on his journeys. Rollins then describes his 1846 journey to Winter Quarters, Nebraska; his 1848 journey to Utah; his 1849 journey to California and subsequent experiences at San Bernardino, 1851-1857; and his subsequent activities at Minersville, Utah, where he served as bishop |
